§ 14–5B-08
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-5B-08 (2026)
Title 14. Physicians
Subtitle 5B. Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance
§ 14–5B-08LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or §§ 10–14A–03 and 10–14B–03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in this State.
(2)
A radiologist assistant may not:
(i)
Interpret images;
(ii)
Make diagnoses; or
(iii)
Prescribe medications or therapies.
(b)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
A radiation therapist, radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiology assistant employed in the service of the federal government while practicing within the scope of the employment; or
(2)
A radiation therapy student, a radiography student, a nuclear medicine technology student, or a radiology assistant student enrolled in an education program which is accredited by an approved accrediting organization while practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in that program.